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Snow chains
Caution!
Risk of damage to body, axle or brake com-
ponents.
f Fit snow chains only to the rear wheels, and
only with the tire/rim combination listed in the
Technical Data.
To ensure adequate clearance between chain
and body, Porsche recommends only the use
of fine-link chains such as those approved by
Porsche.
f Follow instructions issued by the supplier of the chains.
Different states and countries have varying statu-
tory requirements regarding maximum speed.
Check with local authorities for possible restric-
tions.
f Remove chains as soon as the roads are free
of ice and snow. Fitting snow chains
The use of snow chains is not permitted when
5 mm spacers are mounted.
Caution!
Risk of damage to the wheel housings if the
5 mm spacers are not removed before fitting
snow chains.
f To permit the fitting of snow chains, have the 5 mm spacers removed on all 4 wheels.
f To fit/remove the spacers:
Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
f Please see the chapter “SPACERS” on
Page 233.
Tire designations Due to new speed and load ratings for radial tires,
new designations have come into force for snow
tires for your Porsche.
The designation to be used for ZR tires is e.g.,
265/40 ZR 18 (Z = code letter for radial tires for
speeds above 150 mph / 240 km/h).

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7. Fit the lamp housing by first inserting the tab into the rear opening and then swivel the
housing into installation position.
8. Screw in both screws. 9. Insert the cover with
the two tabs into the
openings and then carefully press in the cover
in direction of arrow.
Make sure that the cover is seated correctly.
10.Check operation of the headlight.
Changing bulb for side marker light1. Remove the cap in the wheel housing liner with a screwdriver.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the opening in the
wheel housing liner parall el to the side marker
housing (in direction of travel).
By pressing with the screwdriver, disengage
the securing spring of the side marker
housing.

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Pulling vehicle onto flat bed 1. Position wooden ramps at the base of the flat bed to reduce the angle of the pull.
2. Reel in the hoist cable and check the underside of the vehicle for any interference.
Tieing down vehicle on flat bed 1. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-ing in the rear wheels .
Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-
age rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-
aged.
2. Secure straps to rear of flat bed.
3. Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension
tie-down straps. 4. Carefully feed towing
straps through the open-
ing in the front wheels .
Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-
age rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-
aged.
5. Secure straps to front of flat bed.
6. Release tension on hoist cable, but do not dis- connect.
Use hoist cable as a safety cable.

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Tire Pressure for Cold Tires (68 °F/ 20 °C)fThese tire pressures apply only to the ti re makes and types approved by Porsche.
Please see the chapter “ WHEEL BOLTS” on Page 226.
f Please see the chapter “TPM TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING” on Page 151.
Summer and snow tires Cayman, Cayman S
17 inch wheels front30 psi (2.0 bar)
rear 31 psi (2.1 bar)
18 inch wheels front30 psi (2.0 bar)
rear 31 psi (2.1 bar)
19 inch wheels front 32 psi (2.2 bar)
rear 34 psi (2.3 bar)

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fWhen changing tires or fitting new ones: Please see the chapter “WHEEL BOLTS” on Page 226.
Danger!
Installation of sizes not authorized by
Porsche may have a dangerous effect on
the driving stability and could result in
serious personal injury or death.
f Before mounting new tires, check with yourPorsche dealer about the current release status.
Cayman S Tires Rim Rim offset Track
Summer tires
front 235/40 ZR 18 91Y 8 J x 18 H2 57 mm 58.5 in./1486 mm
rear 265/40 ZR 18 101Y XL 9 J x 18 H2 43 mm 60.2 in./1528 mm
or front 235/35 ZR 19 87Y 8 J x 19 H2 57 mm 58.5 in./1486 mm
rear 265/35 ZR 19 94Y 9.5 J x 19 H2 46 mm 59.9 in./1522 mm
or front 235/35 ZR 19 87Y 8.5 J x 19 H2 55 mm 58.7 in./1490 mm
rear 265/35 ZR 19 94Y 10 J x 19 H2 42 mm 60.2 in./1530 mm
Snow tires front235/40 R 18 91V M+S 8 J x 18 H2 57 mm 58.5 in./1486 mm
rear * 255/40 R 18 95V M+S 9 J x 18 H2 43 mm 60.2 in./1528 mm
The load capacity coefficient (e.g. ”91“) and maximum sp eed code letter (e.g. ”Y“) are minimum requirements.
Tire and rim sizes Extensive tests are performed before specific tires and wheels are approved by Porsche. Your Porsche dealer has information
about approved tires and wheels and is happy to assist you. If aftermarket tires and/or wheels are installed which are not
approved by Porsche, the vehicle’s roadability and handling characteristics might be impaired. Since Porsche has no data on
such combinations, Porsche cannot st and behind the safety or durability of these aftermarket combinations.
Snow chains Can be mounted only on the rear wheels; maximum speed 30 mph/50 km/h. Use only Porsche authorized fine-link
cross-type or edge chains. Snow chain clearance can be guaranteed only with the tire + rim combination marked*
without spacers. Please see the chapter “SPACERS” on Page 233.

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Technical Data
Weights
Dimensions CaymanManual transmissionPorsche Doppelkupplung
Empty weight (depending on equipment) 2932 lbs. to 3153 lbs. 2998 lbs. to 3230 lbs.
1330 kg to 1430 kg 1360 kg to 1465 kg
Maximum gross weight 3605 lbs./1635 kg3682 lbs./1670 kg
Maximum axle load, front* 1731 lbs./785 kg1731 lbs./785 kg
Maximum axle load, rear* 2017 lbs./915 kg2017 lbs./915 kg
Maximum useful load, Roof Transport System** 132 lbs./60 kg132 lbs./60 kg
Cayman S Manual transmissionPorsche Doppelkupplung
Empty weight (depending on equipment) 2976 lbs. to 3175 lbs. 3031 lbs. to 3241 lbs.
1350 kg to 1440 kg 1375 kg to 1470 kg
Maximum gross weight 3627 lbs./1645 kg3693 lbs./1675 kg
Maximum axle load, front* 1731 lbs./785 kg1731 lbs./785 kg
Maximum axle load, rear* 2072 lbs./940 kg2072 lbs./940 kg
Maximum useful load, Roof Transport System** 132 lbs./60 kg132 lbs./60 kg
*The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded. Note: If additional accessories are installed, the useful load will be correspondingly less.
**Use only Original PorscheRoof Transport System
CaymanCayman S
Length 171.1 in./4347 mm
171.1 in./4347 mm
Width 70.9 in./1801 mm
70.9 in./1801 mm
Width with door mirrors 76.9 in./1952 mm
76.9 in./1952 mm
Height 51.3 in./1304 mm, with PASM 50.9 in./1294 mm
51.4 in./1306 mm, with PASM 51.0 in./1296 mm
Wheelbase 95.1 in./2415 mm
95.1 in./2415 mm
Ground clearance 4.5 in./115 mm, with PASM 4.2 in./107 mm
4.4 in./112 mm, with PASM 4.1 in./104 mm
Tu r n i n g c i rc l e 36.4 ft./11.1 m
36.4 ft./11.1 m

Index
279
PPaintCare .......................... ................ 203, 205
Data............... ......................... ........... 265
ParkAssistant ...................................... ......... 70
Parking
PDK transmission.... ............................ 183
Parking aids ............... ............................ 70, 71
Parking brake ............. .................................. 55
Warning light .......... .............................. 56
Parking light ............... ...................... 78, 80, 81
Particle filter ........... .................................... 201
Passenger compartment monitoring............... 25
PDK transmission ....... ................................ 178
Drive-Off Assistant... ............................ 177
Driving in winter .. ................................ 183
Faults................................................. 179
Kickdown ................... ........................ 181
Launch Control ....... ............................ 181
Manual selection mode ........................ 182
Reduced driving program .................... 184
Selector lever emerge ncy release ........ 259
Selector lever positi ons ....................... 180
Shifting gears on the steering wheel ..... 181
Sport mode ................ ........................ 180
Transmission fluid ............................... 201
Warning messages.. ............................ 184
Pen holder.................. .................................. 92
Plastic parts ............................................... 208 Care .................................................. 208
Platform lift ................ ................................ 232
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ................................................ ......... 66
Sport mode ................ .......................... 66 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) .......4
Porsche Communication Management (PCM).101
Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) ....................178
Drive-Off Assistant . ..............................177
Driving in winter .... ..............................183
Faults ....................... ..........................179
Kickdown.................. ..........................182
Launch Control.......... ..........................178
Manual selection mo de ........................182
Reduced driving program.....................184
Selector lever emergency release ........259
Selector lever position .................178, 180
Shifting gears on the steering wheel .....181
Sport mode .............. ..........................180
Transmission fluid ...............................201
Porsche Stability Manage ment (PSM) ..............63
Information light .... ................................65
Power steering fluid le vel .....................201, 271
Power windows ............. ................................18
Practical tips ............ ..................................2
12
Putting vehicle into op eration
.......................241RRadiator fan..........................................76, 188
Radio reception ........ ..................................101
Rain sensor .............. ....................................82
Range on remaining fuel ......................135, 164
Rear fender
Retractable ........... ................................67
Rear lid ........................ ..........................94, 95
Unlocking ................. ............................16
Rear luggage compartm ent ...........................96
Rear spoiler .................. ..........................67, 68
Rear view mirrors...... ..............................29, 30 Rear window defogger
.......................... 31, 117
Rear window heating .................................. 117
Recirculating-air butt on ............................... 114
Refuelling ........................................ .......... 196
Relays ......................... .............................. 235
Remote control ............ ................................ 16
Readiness ................ ............................ 17
Replacing battery ..................... .......... 244
Standby funktion .. ................................ 17
Synchronization.... ................................ 17
Replacement key.......... ................................ 15
Replacing bulbs....... ................................... 247
Replacing wiper blades ............................... 202
Retractable spoiler .. ..................................... 67
Rims Diameter ................. .......................... 223
Rim width................. .......................... 223
TPM sensors............ .......................... 219
Roof transport system ................................ 105
Running in.................... ................................ 10
SSafety belts ............ ..................................... 42
Cleaning ............................................ 209
Tensioner ............................................ 42
Warning light ............ ............................ 43
Safety compliance sticker ........................... 264
Sealing set .................. .............................. 230
Seals .......................... .............................. 208
Care ........................ .......................... 208
Seat Adaptive sports se at............................. 33
Adjustment .......................................... 32
Comfort seat ........... ............................ 33